LA CROSSE

Classic steam paddle wheelers still ply the Mississippi's waters at La Crosse. The city's Main Street ends at Grandad Bluff, which offers a stunning view of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Enjoy unique shops, museums, galleries and restaurants in the city's historic downtown. Designated Bike Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists.
Home to breathtaking landscapes, historic monuments and legendary parks, the La Crosse Region boasts a plethora of outstanding sights.

1960s, La Crosse, Wisconsin, "All-America City," gateway to scenic Hiawatha Valley on the Great River Road.

 

For more information about La Crosse, visit explorelacrosse.com

LIMERICK

The third-largest city in the Republic, Limerick was founded by the Vikings. Catholicism and nationalism are strong in the city. Limerick has a reputation for high unemployment, crime and general neglect. However, it is fast acquiring a new image as a commercial city, revitalized by new industries and restoration projects. Even so, visitors may still have to dig a little to appreciate its charm.  The most pleasant part of Limerick in which to stroll is Newtown Pery – a grid of gracious Georgian terraces focused on O’Connell Street. It has often been said that perhaps Limerick’s biggest attraction of all is the people themselves who are warm, witty and welcoming!

1972 The city of Limerick stands on the site of an important ford of ancient times, where the Shannon River meets the sea. It is one of the most progressive of Irish cities and an important transport and industrial centre

 

Limerick City

HAYWARD

A former lumbering town, Hayward keeps its past alive with the Lumberjack World Championships each summer. Fishing enthusiasts know it better as the home of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. The area is also known as the "Golf Capital of Wisconsin" with 18 courses within an hour's drive. People come to the Hayward Lakes to enjoy fishing and swimming, and to stroll the small town streets, stopping to buy a piece of freshly made fudge or a pair of moccasins.

1962

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PLATTEVILLE

The area around Platteville was one of the first to be settled by Europeans, who were drawn there by rich lead deposits. The lead miners gave Wisconsin its nickname, the "Badger State". Platteville's early mining heritage is showcased in two museums: the Mining Museum and the Rollo Jamison Museum with more than 20,000 items from the late 1800's. Founded in 1866 as the first teacher preparatory institution in the state of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a legacy of academic excellence that has helped thousands of students find their direct path to success.

The Pioneer Tower, University of Wisconsin, 1960

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin, Platteville is a safe and vibrant, growing community with much to offer. The largest community in Southwest Wisconsin, Platteville offers outstanding recreational opportunities, entertainment, and vibrant businesses.

For more information, visit platteville.com